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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,570.29, 64,265.22 and 26,425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,570.29, 64,265.22 and 26,425.97 is: 36,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570.29 : 64,265.22 = 26,425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570.29/64,265.22 = 26,425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570.29x = 64,265.22 × 26,425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570.29x = 1,698,270,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,270,596.33/46,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.82

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